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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2075 on: May 16, 2016, 11:43:20 PM »
Naturally if the bad guys could think of the possibilities the good guys would want to be able to capture or stop them-
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2076 on: May 22, 2016, 06:39:29 PM »
Police and the NSW Government are desperately scrambling to close a dangerous loophole in the law that ­allows you to legally equip your drone with weaponry.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/drome-drama-headache-for-police-as-loophole-allowing-remotely-piloted-aircraft-to-carry-guns-exposed/news-story/a666197d194c387753a712713f19f35d
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2077 on: May 24, 2016, 09:44:19 AM »
Hi all,

Anyone interested in purchasing a good drone at a cheap price, see http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=48365.0

My mate's son is selling his near new Parrot AR Drone 2.0.  Used once and put away.  Dad unhappy with son...!! $350.

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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2078 on: May 24, 2016, 11:45:15 AM »
Hi all,

Anyone interested in purchasing a good drone at a cheap price, see http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=48365.0

My mate's son is selling his near new Parrot AR Drone 2.0.  Used once and put away.  Dad unhappy with son...!! $350.

Darcy

I'd be unhappy if i was him too.

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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2079 on: June 05, 2016, 10:08:04 PM »
Project for a wet weekend?

https://youtu.be/fDu1S-MMClw
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2080 on: June 30, 2016, 04:59:24 PM »
https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/new-shotbox-ap10-drone-53903/product/shotbox-ap10-drone-black-383443/?st=1&sid=53903

Features:
•ShotBox electronic drone
•Model: AP10
•Colour: Black
•Pack contents: ?AP10 Drone
?Remote controller + phone holder
?Battery charger
?USB charging cable
?Battery pack for drone
?Wi-Fi range extender
?4 x AA batteries for remote
?Neck strap for remote
?8 x propellers
?4 x propeller guards
?Wrench & screwdriver
?Quick start manual

•Flight time: Up to 22 minutes
•Max. flight speed: 72km/h (20m/s)
•Cruising altitude: 500m
•Remote control range: 500m
•Autopilot: GPS stability + auto return to home
•Camera resolution: Full HD 1080p 30fps/16MP stills
•Lens: 120 wide angle, f/2.9 aperture
•Battery: 5300mAh lithium polymer
•SD card slot: MicroSD up to 32GB (not included)
•iOS/Android camera control via AEE AP app
•Built-in Wi-Fi
•Assembly required
•Materials: N/A
•Dimensions (approx. cm): 57.3 x 57.3 x 14.5
•Weight: 1.4kg
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2081 on: July 01, 2016, 10:49:45 AM »
Project for a wet weekend?

https://youtu.be/fDu1S-MMClw

That's brilliant...!  What a bunch off wackers...!


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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2082 on: July 05, 2016, 04:27:51 PM »
work just bought me a phantom 4 so pretty happy about that.

I'm not allowed to use it for work purposes until the rules change at the end of Sept, so I get a bit of time to "train"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW4SeBSUd2o

This was last weekend at Girraween NP Pyramid walk.

I was a scaredy cat and just took it up and rotated the view a bit- the batteries were "cold" who knew that they need to be above 15 degrees


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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2083 on: July 09, 2016, 01:41:45 PM »


work just bought me a phantom 4 so pretty happy about that.

I'm not allowed to use it for work purposes until the rules change at the end of Sept, so I get a bit of time to "train"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW4SeBSUd2o

This was last weekend at Girraween NP Pyramid walk.

I was a scaredy cat and just took it up and rotated the view a bit- the batteries were "cold" who knew that they need to be above 15 degrees


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Hi,

Hope you enjoy it!!!!

I'm still wanting to know when insurance companies will release prices for non uoc holders for commercial sub 2kg ops (public lib and pro indem).  Have you seen any yet?

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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2084 on: July 11, 2016, 08:55:17 AM »

Hi,

Hope you enjoy it!!!!

I'm still wanting to know when insurance companies will release prices for non uoc holders for commercial sub 2kg ops (public lib and pro indem).  Have you seen any yet?

Chris

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sorry Chris I cannot help you out on the insurance side of things

our company actually has a UOC as that was how things used to be and as a company we have been flying drones commercially for over 5 years
(this phantom 4 for my office was set aside to be my training money for a uav control certificate)

these rule changes make it easier in some respects, but harder in others.  I suspect it could turn into a big mess in a few years when the inevitable "incident" happens
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2085 on: September 06, 2016, 07:07:59 AM »
The things people will do to save their drones https://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/news/drone-down-and-drowned
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2086 on: September 18, 2016, 07:39:12 AM »
Hello Everyone ,

I am new to drones but I decided to buy a 3DR Solo last week and when I was learning to fly it , the drone flew into a tree while in Go Home mode, It did eventually fall out of the tree ( hit the ground heavy ) , but since then the controller no longer talks to the drone. When I turn the controller and the drone the control screen reads " Waiting for Solo " and the lights on the drone remain green, I have tried pairing, rebooting, removing the battery and have done the control reset. Does anyone know what may be wrong or how to fix

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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2087 on: September 18, 2016, 10:59:25 AM »


Hello Everyone ,

I am new to drones but I decided to buy a 3DR Solo last week and when I was learning to fly it , the drone flew into a tree while in Go Home mode, It did eventually fall out of the tree ( hit the ground heavy ) , but since then the controller no longer talks to the drone. When I turn the controller and the drone the control screen reads " Waiting for Solo " and the lights on the drone remain green, I have tried pairing, rebooting, removing the battery and have done the control reset. Does anyone know what may be wrong or how to fix

cheers duggie

Hi duggie,

3dr has support you can contact via the app. Use that to lodge a ticket.

If you are happy opening and tinkering, I'd check to see if sololink card has been dislodged in the solo. What lights are you getting.

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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2088 on: September 18, 2016, 12:08:48 PM »
Thanks CBRK

Mate I have had the thing apart, checked the SD card , still held in place. removed and replaced . no go.  Checked the Pixhawk was still held firm, yes it was but removed and replaced , no go.

I have done a factory reset on the Solo and controller, re-paired as well. The controller seams to pair up OK, but the Solo will not respond, Only have the four green lights constant , not changing to 2 x red & 2 x white.

The tablet and solo app can not connect to vehicle.
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2089 on: September 18, 2016, 01:03:20 PM »
Thanks CBRK

Mate I have had the thing apart, checked the SD card , still held in place. removed and replaced . no go.  Checked the Pixhawk was still held firm, yes it was but removed and replaced , no go.

I have done a factory reset on the Solo and controller, re-paired as well. The controller seams to pair up OK, but the Solo will not respond, Only have the four green lights constant , not changing to 2 x red & 2 x white.

The tablet and solo app can not connect to vehicle.

From memory when i pulled mine apart there is the sololink card. Its a bit smaller than a credit card. It should look like http://www.spektreworks.com/3dr-solo-parts/3dr-sololink-oem-mini-pci-e-wifi-card.

I think its mounted under the main pcb, near the front (not in the bulge at the back marked sololink - was a late design change).

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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2090 on: September 18, 2016, 01:51:56 PM »
From memory when i pulled mine apart there is the sololink card. Its a bit smaller than a credit card. It should look like http://www.spektreworks.com/3dr-solo-parts/3dr-sololink-oem-mini-pci-e-wifi-card.

I think its mounted under the main pcb, near the front (not in the bulge at the back marked sololink - was a late design change).

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Thanks again Chris,

I have reassembled the solo , but after the car race I will pull it apart again and have a look.   That may be the cause of my problems as the controller is not linking with the solo.

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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2091 on: September 28, 2016, 06:49:34 PM »
Fixed my 3DR Solo drone, I bought another new one.   :'( No problems now. ;D
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2092 on: September 29, 2016, 08:55:37 AM »
Fixed my 3DR Solo drone, I bought another new one.   :'( No problems now. ;D

Hope you got it from the US with a shipping forwarder?  Just that the Aus retailers are charging a lot compared to the sales you can get in the US (looking at around $400 to 500 USD - some deals include the backpack, some deals have an extra battery).  Unless of course you got a great deal from an Aussie vendor, in which case you should share :-)

You should still get 3DR to fix the first one under warranty and then you'll have a spare or a spare parts one  ;D

I've been busy trying to get all the smart shots working on a custom bird I have, planning to use it on commercial ops in the next few months (about to get my RePL - booked in early next month and my ReOC is almost finalised so I can submit it).  Registered for the sub 2kg but its really limited due to insurance requirements.

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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2093 on: October 13, 2016, 12:12:16 PM »
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2095 on: December 27, 2016, 09:21:27 PM »
Gday all
Santa got me a parrot ar2.0 drone so i can take pictures while camping.
What sort of charger do i need to charge the batteries from 12v?
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2096 on: December 28, 2016, 07:28:43 AM »
Charger should be in the box with the drone ... Check this out - http://global.parrot.com/au/products/ardrone-2/

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« Reply #2097 on: December 28, 2016, 07:35:41 AM »
Gday mandrake
Yes, there is a 240v charger. I'm after advice about a charger that can run of 12v battery for when I'm camping.
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2098 on: December 28, 2016, 07:38:14 AM »
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Re: Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything
« Reply #2099 on: January 16, 2017, 03:47:43 PM »
So not knowing what battery connection you have for the drone or the size of the battery this makes it a bit hard to say. The other possibility is running the charger from an inverter that way you don't need to buy another charger.
My charger I got from Hobbyking is a 12v charger and I purchased a 240v power supply to power it when at home.
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